The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 18, 1903, Page 2

am gil A KING AND QUEEN SLAIN!| places outside Belgrade indicate that | the conntry accepts the disappear- evolution in Servia---Rulers, | ance of the Obrenovitch dynasty | without regret Ginisters and Members of the | Bodies of King and Queen Are Tossed Royal Family Murdered in the Palace. Wew Monarch Has Been Proclaimed. Belgrade, Servia, June 11.—A mili wry revolution broke out last night. ‘The troops, who revolted under the badership of Major Angikovics, sur- sommded the palace, assassinated King Alexander, Queeu Draga, the detter’s sister, the queen's brother, SMkodem; Premier Markoviteh, Min- ater Petrovitch, Minister Tudorovies, @ereral Pavlovitch, the ex-minister w war, and members of the royal gard. Prince Karageorgevitch was pro- maimed king. A new government was formed and the following pro- amation was issued by the new min- oiry: To the Servian People: Last night tbe king and queen were shot, In wis grave and fateful movement friends of the fatherland have com- ned to form a new government. Whilethe government makes this an- ronneement to the people it is con- rineed that the Servian people will gather around it and lend it their sid to maintain order and security throughout the land, The govern- went hereby makes known that from today the constitution of April 6, 1901, comes in force. A meeting of ational representatives, dissolved by the proclamation of March 24, is rammoned to meet at Belgrade June M5,—Jovan Avakumovics, premier. According to the best available in- brmation obtainable from the mass # contradictions, tie assassinations were carried out by members of the fixth infantry, under the command x Colonel Mischich and Colonel Bachin. The latter is a brother in- bw of the late Queen Draga, and is minister of public works in the new mbinet. The soldiers appear to have Soght their way into the palace, shooting down the nide de camp on daty, Colonel Naumovics, although, aceording to another version, the fing shot Naumovics because he pened the gate to his assailants, ‘eereby creating a suspicion of his ronnivance. Some of the other per- gons were surprised in their houses, rmoultaneously with the attack on - tbe palace. The bodies of all dead will be placed in coffins to-day. The gody of King Alexander probably will be buried at the convent of Bakovza. The other bodies will bein- werred in the local cemetery. Cannon were fired as a signal for the earnage to begin and the troops sarrounded the ministerial residences st the same time as they moved on the palace. After the drama at the palace offi ers galloped through the streets of the city shouting out the news that the king aud queen had been killed. Queen Draga is said to have sus- ined numerous wounds. A post- Rortem examination was held on the hodies in the palace at 11 0'clock iis morning. The local papers embellish their seposts of the tragedy with all sorts =# extraordinary statements. Ac zording:to one of them the bodies of the king: and queen were placed in vbrouds and were lowered from a window of the palace to the gardens, shence Shey were carried away ina baggage wagon. ‘The streets were early thronged with people whore actions seemed to approve the cup d'etat. M. Protics. the-new minister of the interior, was wudiy eheered as be drove to the ninistry. M. Avakumovies, the new premier, belongs to the independent Viberni party. Asthe morning advanced the ex- titement in the streets grew steadily. firepite of the pouring rain, thou gands of peop!e gathered in the vi- amity of the palace. Everywhere tepope of all arms were posted and deld gune were placed in position to qaickly deal with any opposition to ‘the newly formed government's will. "She soldiers discarded theircockades Bearing the late King Alexander's #pber and substituted for it flowers, gzeen twigs and leaves. Bands of young men paraded the streets, wav- ing flags and shouting: Long live Barageorgevitch.” Vilage are flying from nearly every douse in Belgrade and there is abso- istely no display whatever of crepe or other signs of mourning. The in a Pit. Belgrade, June 12 —The bodies of King Alexander and Queen Draga were buried at 1:30 this morning in a pit at the village of Rakonitza. As a mark of ignominy the bodies of the royal couple's relatives and those of the statesmen murdered at the same time, were placed above them and the earth filled in. WILL ACCEPT THE CROWN. Geneva, Switzerland, June 12.— Prince Peter Karageorgeovitch an announced to day that he would ac cept the crown of Servia, offered to him by the revolutionists. He will proceed at once to Belgrade to take up the reins of government. DON'T LET PARTISANSHIP HINDER. The Comment of W. J. Bryan on the Postoffice Scandal. Lincoln, Neb., June 11.—Mr. Bryan will say in the Commoner to-morrow concerning the postoffice scandal: “The evidence shows unexpected rascality and corruption in the Post- office department. The evidenve col- lected against Miller and Machen is conclusive proof that the interests of the public have been shamefully neglected by these ofticials. The of- fenses committed by them represent the two popular branches of malfeas- ance, first, the acceptance of money for official service, and second, inter- est in contracts with the govern- ment. Mr, Miller is charged with re- ceiving money for official opinions, said opinions being given in behalf of swindling corporations that want- ed to use the mails. It will be seen thatsuch conduct is not only acrime against government, but a crime against thousands of citizens, who are taken in by the advertisements sent through the mails, Concerning the case of Mr, Machen, Bryan says: “It is so nearly impossible for a man to deal honestly with the gov- ernment where he himself is pecuniar- ily interested, that the rule against such transactions ought to be uni versally and rigidly inforced. The same principle that would be violat- ed by a judge trying his own case, or by a juror acting in a suit in which he is pecuniarily interested, is violat- ed when an official transacts business with a company of which he is a member. “It is a short sighted partisanship that would lead the party in power to hush up such things vat of fear of political injury. When an adminis- tration punishes the offenders, it puts the responsibility where it be- longs; when an administration shields the offenders, it shares the odium of the individual’s crime. It President Roosevelt has the courage that he ought to have, he will allow no friendship or partisanship to stand in the way of a thorough in- vestigation and exemplary punish- ment.” Somebody Stole $75,000. Washington, June 12.—A warrant was issued yesterday for the arrert of James A. Watson, Jr., son ofa rich railroad contractor and a clerk in the auditor's office of the District of Columbia, on the charge of em- bezzling from $60,000 to $75,000 of government funds. The money be- longed to property owners who had deposited it as their share of the cost of paving streets, curbing and other public improvements in Washington, Watson was engaged in a variety of business occupations, among them being a barber shop, a patent medi- cine concern and a newspaper. He was not under any bond, and Audi tor J. T. Petty will be held responsi- ble for the amount unless Watson’s parents settle the losses, as it is be- lieved they will. Cloudburst at Fenton, Mo. St Louis, Mo., June 5.—Reports were received to-day of a cloudburst at Fenton and Valley Park, about twenty miles west of here. ‘The coun- try-for miles around was flooded to | | JETT AND WHITE FEEL HALTER DRAWN, Positive Proof That These Two Two Men Assassinated J. B. Marcum. EWEN’S TESTIMONY MOST CONVINCING. The Victim's Sister Swears That Jett Told Her That “Hargis Money” Induced Him to Commit the Crime. Jackson, Ky., June 11 —Curtis Jett and Thomas White, for the first time to day, showed in their drawn features and the nervous shifting of feet and hands as they sat in the courtroom that they felt the draw- ing of the halter about their necks for the assassination of J. B. Mar- cum, The prosecution has proven that White entered the courthouse while Mareum and Ewen were standing together, and that ashe passed them he gave the signal for Jatt to fire. Ewen testified to seeing White just before and after Marcum was shot, and to seeing Jett just after Marcum was carried out of the courthouse He saw Jett pistol in hand just as Marcum fell. Ewen’s testimony cor- roborated the statements he had previously made regarding both prisoners, and he withstood the most rigid and lengthy cross-examination, though he was pale and nervous His mental condition for the past two years was questioned, and he was asked whether he had not threat- ened to commit suicide. Ewen denied each a.legation. Kwen said he had never told Sheriff Ed Callahan and county judge Hargis what he had seen when \ arcum was killed, be cause he feared to. He left them under the impression that he did not see Jett and appeared to accept and indorse Hargis’ story of the killing. On re-direct examination he said that fear of his own safety prevented him from allowing Callahan and Hargis to know what he had seen. This statement from a deputy sheriff of the county, who has lived a pris- onerin hishome through fear and been under military guard when awake or asleep for several weeks, produced a visible effect in the court room. Ewen told of making a search of the courtroom shortly af:er the as- sassination and finding no one. He had seen the assassin, but dared not say 80. Attorney J C. Bache,the next wit- ness, testified that he saw White come out of the courthouse as de- scribed by Ewen and saw Ewen look back when the first shot was fired Attorney John Patrick testified that five minutes before the assas- sination he saw Jett and White con- versing in front of the courthouse. He saw Jett go into the courthouse several minutes befure the shooting. A moment or so after Marcum fell he saw Jett leave the courthouse by a side door. Later he saw Jott and White walk to the bridge and there saw them talking with Mrs. Marcum and Mrs. Johnson, Marcum’s sister. This testimony was corroborated by Kelly Kash, who occupied the same law office. County attorney W. H. Blanton, testified that he was standing with Sam Taulbee when the shots were fired. He could not see the assaesin. William Combs, a wealthy farmer, said that Jett came out of a sice door of the courthouse soon after the shooting and walked toward the jail. Other witnesses had said that Jett had walked in the opposite di- rection. Mrs. Johnson swore to the follow- ing statement: “As I was returning home shortly after the killing I was overtaken by Jett. She spoke to him and said: “Jett, did you kilt my brother?” He replied: “I did, but Hargis’ mon- ey made me do it.” He said he was going to leave then country. Then| with Tom White came up andI asked him if he had anything to do with the murder, and he ssid he was there but adepth of six inches for several! did not fire the shot. hours. Loss of crops along the Mer-| During most of the testimony amacriver bottoms is heavy. While] county judge Hargis’ daughter eat the storm was at its heighta oneand | beside Jett and White. one-half story house came down the| A provost marshal is in control of Meremac and struck the Fenton! Jackson. On order of Col. Williams oom over the palace. Reports from | Park was damaged by the flood. bridge, cutting it intwo. The St.| who isin, command of the troops,| One man has been killed as the seyal standard has been lowered| Louis plate glass works at Valley prov guards are to patrol the! result and fufther serious trouble is rests for any infractions of the law, including drunkenness, firing pistols or disorderly conduct of any charac- ter. Capt. Longmire, who was ap- pointed provost marshal, is also authorized to search any and all persons on the streets whom he has reason to suspect of carrying arms. Instead of sending offenders to a magistrate or county judge Hargis, they will be taken before the grand- jury and thus into the jurisdiction of the circuit court. Rockefeller’s Scheme. New York, June 12—In his cam- paign which Wall street now believes is for possession of the Pennsylvania railroad, John D Rockefeller to day poured out such a Niagara of stocks on the market that the financial world was swept off its feet and start- lingly low quotations were made. Only Penneylvania and New York Central remained like solid rocks in the midst of the flood, for while ap- parently buying Pennsylvania, he is also said to be picking up all the New York Central he can get. A banker close to Rockefeller said that when the smoke cleared away it would be found that a great railroad system had changed hands. He propose, it is surmised, to acquire enough Penn- naylvania stock to make an outlet to the Atlantic for the Missouri Pacific and St. Paulacertainty, It is be lieved that he has planned a great railroad trust, to embrace the St. Paul and the Gould and Harriman ines in the West and the Pennsyl- vania and its allies in the East. Highwaymen Were Gallant, Redding, Cal., June 12.—A stage traveling between Waverviile and Redding was robbed late Wednesday night by two masked and heavily armed highwaymen who secured about $400 and some valuable watches from the eight passengers, James Wilson, the stage driver, did not hear the first command of the highwaymen to halt, but a dozen shots and the killing of his two lead- ing horses brought him to a stand- still. The robbers lined up the passen- gers and driver and searched them carefully. Valises were slashed open and two express boxes smashed in bits. The robbers were abusive dur- ing the entire proceeding, cursing the driver for not stopping and caution ing him not to repeat the offense when he was next commanded to halt. Most ofthe men robbed were either commercial travelers from San Francisco or miners. A woman passenger was not mo- lested, but on leaving the stage at the command of the bandits she left $45 under a seat cushion. The rob- bers found the money and considera- ble more that was similarly conceal- ed. They escaped. NINETY-DAY CORN, The Sedalia Ruralist On account of wet weather farmers in many parts of the west have not finished planting corn; in other places their young corn has been washed out and ruined and will have to be planted over. To have any reason- able assurance of maturing a crop, quick maturing varieties, known as ‘Ninety-day Corn,” must be planted. With the seasons which usually pre- vail throughout most of the corn growing area of the west, such corn if planted by July 10, will have a fair chance to mature at least half a crop. The Ruralist deeply sympathizes with the farmers in their affliction and desires to help them in every possible way. In order to aid them to secure sucr seed corn without de- lay we will announce without charge the name and address ofevery farmer and seedman willing to furnish relia- ble, early maturing seed corn at a reasonable price. Send us your name and address (postoffice and nearest express office, ) stating variety, quan- tity on hand and price. Do this at once, as planting should be rushed. Marked copies of this article will be mailed to every seedman whose ad- dress we can obtain, and we hope that every farmer reading this who can supply the kind of seed corn referred to will kindly co-operate ith us. Don’t delay, Act at once. Prohibitionists in Riot. Fort Worth, Texas, June 12.— Governor Lanbam has ordered state troops to Hempstead to assist in maintaining order. Prohibition has been voted there and the liquor ele- ment refuses to obey the law. streets day and night and make ar. | apprehended. — Bates County InvesimentCo, IBUTLER, MO.. <OCapital, = Money to loan on real estat: title to all lands and town lo’ securities always on hand and for sale. furnished, titles examined and = 850,000. at low rates, Abstracts of in Bates county, Choise Abstractsoftitle - all kinds of real estate 8. F. Wazwoox, Notary. quickly yer's Malaria and malaria. Ague Cure Gives prompt relief in all forms of living in malarial districts. *:208ss> destroys malarial germs. Sure preventive for those ON FARM LOANS DUVALL & PERCIVAL, BUTLER, MO. offer inducements in long time, easy pay the matter of | al aal ments, liberal terms and fair treatment. PLP PLPPPL WE WANT T0 Del you “Bay You ROKR Ot BH BO Ox OB OB Oe BO BK! 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Smith wasawarded $5,000 damages this morning by a jury in Judge Teasdale’s division of the circuit court against the Chris tian Standard Publishing company of Cincinnati, 0. Rev. Mr. Smith sued for $80,000, | trip. : Fourth of July.—Rates to points claiming the Standard libeled him in ite criticisme of his action in suing the Church Missionary society for breach of contract. Beauty and Strength Are desirable. You are strongand vigorous, when your blood de —nay, most—women, to properly digest their food, and pele, sallow, thin and ‘west, b eet Sek Sane ot after to -“ what you have eaten. 50cat H. L. Tucker's Drog Missouri Pacific Excursions, St. Louis, Mo.—Tickets on sale June 15th and 16th limited for re- turn June 22nd. Rate $10.85round trip. Baltimore, M. D.—Tickets on sale July 17 and 18 limited for return; leaving Baltimore July 25th. -Rate one fare plus $2.00 round trip. - Sedelia, Mo., State Fair.—Tickets on sale Aug. 16 to 21 limited return Aug. 24th. One fare round trip. 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